it's aimed at supporting new energy clean technology. after so lynn draq executives at solar power may be feeling pressure. dan springer is live at the company in portland, oregon. >> reporter: shep it was a big opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. now comes the hard part turning cutting edge technology. these panels are flexible and lighter so though can put on big commercial roofs, unlike heavier imports from china. >> it's whole revolution. there will be a lot of different companies, many will fail but the key word is succeed and will be leading us in that way. >> reporter: they say until solar power can compete with china they are likely to fail. they have been bashing the obama administration over the lack of green jobs created despite billions of taxpayer dollars spent. >> it's terrible. it's a program that shouldn't exist even if the risk is low, it's not a proper function of government to be venture capital firm. >> reporter: we've learned solar power's president donated $30,000 to help president obama get elected in 2008. >> s